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Based on 4 episodes we listened to · August 2026
A sharp hockey panel that turns NHL news, roster debates, and prospect tournaments into practical arguments for already engaged fans.
The Athletic Hockey Show drops listeners into a hockey table that is already moving. The sampled run covers Olympic roster choices, Hart Trophy talk around Macklin Celebrini, the Rangers' injury and trade deadline squeeze, the Devils' disappointment, the Flyers' surprise, and a…
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A strong case for Matthew Schaefer built on confidence, puck play, and upside.
The conversation makes a solid, easy-to-follow case for Matthew Schaefer as the kind of player who can change the mood of a lineup. The hosts keep circling the same practical question: who fits, who gets pushed out, and whether upside should outweigh caution.
Loose banter gives way to a Rangers deadline argument, and the injuries make the stakes feel immediate.
The episode starts as an extended New Year check in and then settles into a Rangers centered hockey conversation. The best stretch comes when the panel drops the jokes and asks what the team can be without Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox.
Loose banter first, then a sharp hockey debate with real bite.
After the reunion banter and the camera and mic mishaps, this one settles into a sturdy hockey desk argument about Philadelphia, why the Flyers have surprised people, and what still looks shaky under the results.
A prospect-first World Juniors discussion that stays centered on the players who drove the tournament.
The discussion keeps its focus on the draft-eligible players who mattered most in the tournament, with Bjork, Stenberg, and Zane Perrec carrying the weight.
Buffalo hockey, argued daily.
Daily Canucks panic with receipts.
Flyers wins, losses, and reality checks.
Hosts Scott and Corey recap the 2026 World Junior Championship, analyzing Sweden's gold medal win, Canada's disappointing bronze, and the standout performances of top NHL draft prospects like Leo Stenberg and Gavin McKenna.
The hosts debate controversial snubs for the Olympic hockey rosters, focusing on Jason Robertson's exclusion from Team USA and Conor Bedard's from Team Canada, while analyzing player performances, team strategies, and betting odds.
New Year banter turns into a running joke about when the greeting really stops counting.
The hosts analyze the New Jersey Devils' disastrous season following their 9-0 loss to the Islanders, debating whether this is their year, examining goaltender Jacob Markstrom's historically bad performance, and discussing GM Tom Fitzgerald's hot seat.
The Athletic Hockey Show's Western Conference playoff preview examines Minnesota-Dallas through goalie selection, center depth, injuries, special teams, and high-danger scoring.
Haley Salvian, Sean Gentille, and Max Bultman preview the Eastern Conference playoffs, beginning with Tampa Bay–Montreal before Matthew Fairburn joins from Buffalo.
The Athletic Hockey Show examines the final two days of the NHL regular season, with Buffalo-Boston, Tampa Bay-Montreal, Carolina-Ottawa, and Pittsburgh-Philadelphia already set in the East while the West remains unsettled.
The Athletic Hockey Show’s prospect series ranks the NHL’s top 100 prospects, separating a top tier led by Michael Misa and Marko Martone from deeper groups of players such as Anton Frondell, Michael Hage, and Jake O’Brien.
Max Bultman and Mark Lazarus discuss the final week of the NHL season, focusing on the Metro division race and settled playoff spots.
Max Bultman and Scott Wheeler discuss Scott's annual NHL Prospect Pool Rankings, analyzing team futures and draft prospects.
The episode previews the Western Conference playoff race with guest Eric Stevens, following sponsor ads.
A hockey prospect series episode previewing the World Junior Championships with analysis of Team Canada's roster.
Hosts Haley Salvian and Sean Gentile kick off the first Thursday episode of the season, discussing the upcoming college hockey debut of prospect Gavin McKenna.
A panel of hockey analysts preview the Calder Trophy race, focusing on top prospect Ivan Demidov and his potential role with the Montreal Canadiens.